HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks Minutes 03/20/2014PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
March 20, 2014
CALL TO ORDER — REGULAR MEETING
Chairperson Pittis called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles Parks, Recreation & Beautification
Commission to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chairperson Pittis, Vice Chairperson Shargel, Commissioners Young, Stratton, Forrest, and
Merritt.
Members Absent: Commissioner Knowles.
Staff Present: Director Delikat, D Bellamente, and Secretary Kochanek.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
It was moved by Stratton and seconded by Shargel to:
Approve the minutes of the February 20, 2014 regular meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
FINANCE
1. Monthly Fee Revenue Report
Director Delikat moved the Parks & Recreation Monthly Fee Revenue Report and the Parks & Recreation
Quarterly Report to the April 17, 2014 regular meeting.
LEGISLATION
1. Election of Officers
It was moved by Pittis and seconded by Stratton to:
Nominate David Shargel as Chairperson.
Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Shargel and seconded by Forrest to:
Nominate Fowler Stratton as Vice Chairperson.
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Capital Facilities Plan (CFP)
Director Delikat reviewed with the Commissioners the prioritized 2014 - 2020 Capital Facilities Plan.
Commission discussion followed and it was recommended by the Commissioners to move item number 13
Neighborhood Park Renovations, above item number 12, Tennis Courts Lighting at Erickson Playfield.
It was moved by Pittis to:
1) Approve the order of the listed Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) items; and 2) allow the Parks &
Recreation Director to make minor modifications to the Departments portion of the CFP until the final
Resolution is passed by City Council in June.
Motion carried 6-0.
PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING — March 20, 2014
LATE ITEMS
1. Lincoln Park — Sulfur
Director Delikat informed the Commissioner that someone dumped a small amount of sulfur on the grounds at
Lincoln Park and that he has been in contact with the EPA and the sulfur has been cleaned up.
2. Waterfront Trail Slides
Director Delikat updated the Commissioners on the progress of the WFT slide.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT- (PowerPoint Presentation)
1. Youth & Family Program Guide
Director Delikat complimented Secretary Kochanek on how nice the Parks & Recreation Program Guide turned
out and provided the Commissioner's with the new program guide.
2. Campfire Clubhouse Update
Director Delikat informed the Commissioners that he would be taking the Campfire Clubhouse contract to City
Council April 1, 2014.
3. Blue Star Marker Event
Director Delikat invited the Commissioners to the dedication of the Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker April
4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park.
4. Youth & Family Position
Director Delikat informed the Commissioners that he has hired Alexis Cariello to fill the Youth and Family
Coordinator position. He stated that Alexis has a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University
in New York City and has a background in Social Services, YMCA Programming, After School Programs, Big
Brothers/Big Sisters, Health Care & Rehab Services, and enjoys Program Development.
5. Parks & Recreation Events
Director Delikat updated the Commissioners on the completion of the MLK Tournament, President Day
Tournament, Volleyball, and Men's Basketball. He stated that Co -Ed Softball, Co -Ed Soccer, Women's
Basketball and the Peninsula Spring Basketball Camp have started and informed the Commissioners of the
upcoming Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show, April Fools Basketball Tournament, Kids Fishing Derby, May Day
Roundball Tournament, Men's & Women's Kickoff Softball Tournament, Smoke Salmon Softball Tournament,
and invited the Commissioners to the amazing Michael Knight "Unbreakable" tribute artist to the King of Pop
Concert that will be held at the Vern Burton Community Center May 10th from 6 — 8 p.m.
6. Contracts/Agreements
Director Delikat updated the Commissioners on the status of the Farmers Market contract.
7. Future Items
Director Delikat commented that he would be discussing the Trails Coalition Hill Street proposed project,
Capital Projects, Civic Field, Park Maintenance, and the Commissioner's summer hiatus at the May 15, 2014
regular meeting.
8. Washington Recreation & Parks Association Conference
Director Delikat informed the Commissioners that he would be attending the Washington Recreation Parks
Association (WRPA) Conference April 8th — 11th in Seattle and that April 9th he would be attending the Citation
of Merit Award Ceremony that honors a citizen's contribution to Parks & Recreation. He then announced, with
the Shane Park Playground Committee in attendance, that Janet Young was this WRPA Citation of Merit
Citizen Award winner.
9. Questions/Comments
None.
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PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING — March 20, 2014
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Shargel adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
Next meeting April 17, 2014
Vern Burton Community Center meeting room # 3 at 6:00 p.m.
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